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Sec. 3608 · H.R. 8800

State maritime academies

Division C — Department of Energy National Security Authorizations and Other Authorizations › Title XXXVI — SHIPs for America › Subtitle F — Workforce Development › Chapter 3 — United States Merchant Marine Academy and State maritime academies

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Committee version · Sec. 3608

(a) In general Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Maritime Administrator shall submit a report to Congress containing the results of a study to evaluate the additional resources needed to allow State maritime academies to increase enrollment and produce additional mariners. (b) Need for additional State maritime academies Such study shall consider whether there is a need for additional State maritime academies in States that do not operate a maritime academy.

•HR 8800 RHSEC. 3608
Passed the House · Sec. 3685

(a) In general Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Maritime Administrator shall submit a report to Congress containing the results of a study to evaluate the additional resources needed to allow State maritime academies to increase enrollment and produce additional mariners. (b) Need for additional State maritime academies Such study shall consider whether there is a need for additional State maritime academies in States that do not operate a maritime academy.

•HR 8800 EHSEC. 3685

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